Our Church Faith and History

The United Brethren Confession of Faith was adopted in 1815 and
has never been changed. It states the fundamental doctrines of the
Christian faith, the core beliefs which United Brethren members have
clung to since the denomination began.

Mt. Washington Church History

In 1914, the
Christian people of Mt. Washington and community began to worship
by having prayer meetings in some of the homes. These meetings resulted in five conversions. From there the services were taken to a small vacant tenant
house on the farm of Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Strine. This house is still in existence and is located just south of
the present Church property. The following winter revival services were held in the little
house resulting in about thirty additional conversions. Then a Sunday school was organized with Robert Platts serving
as Superintendent. The first class had about forty members.

By this time it
was felt that a church building should be erected and so, without
any aid from the conference, each one pledged themselves to do all
they could. Land was purchased from Mr. Strine and in 1916 a wood frame church was built
on the corner of Copenhaffer and Butter Roads. It was staked off, with the entire frame, sills, and rough
lumber being donated by the community. Construction began in January 1916 with no capitol but lots
of willing hearts and hands. As the dedication drew near there were still some unpaid bills
but during the dedication service an offering was received which was
enough to completely pay all building costs. Officiating at the dedication service was the first pastor,
Rev. Amos Funk.

The congregation
grew until it was necessary to build more Sunday school rooms. In 1941 a Sunday school room 14' x 36' was added to the
original building. Under the ministry of Reverend A.E. Martin, and due to continued growth, adjoining land was purchased and a new basement structure to be used for Sunday
School facilities was begun. This building was dedicated on November 24, 1957 with the
late Bishop Ezra Funk delivering the dedicatory address.

Construction, with
a cornerstone-laying ceremony, was begun on August 7, 1960 on the
upper level, which included a large sanctuary and nursery area. The first worship service of the congregation was held in the
new sanctuary on March 12, 1961.